SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 10 best city tours in Sweden, from the big-name classics to the quieter picks worth knowing about. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Live-guided Stockholm archipelago cruise on a classic Strömma ship. Pick 1.5–3 hours, enjoy views, WiFi, and onboard snacks.
“lovely old boat , with a great guide ( in swedish and English). bar selling refreshments was well stocked and reasonably priced. toilets were clean and the whole 2 1/2 trip was well run”
Hop on and off Stockholm’s red-and-green open-top buses for 24 or 72 hours, with free Wi‑Fi, audio guide, and easy access to top sights.
“Excellent value for money Stockholm seems to an amazing place with lots to see and do.”
A 50-minute open electric boat cruise past Stockholm’s top sights, led by a live guide with engaging stories and views from the water.
“A really nice boat trip with a different view of the city. Great tour guide and it was nice to sit outside. Highly recommend it!”
Cruise Gothenburg on a classic open-top Paddan boat, guided in Swedish and English, passing 20+ bridges and heading to the harbor.
“The guide Harold was amazing- he was knowledgeable and very entertaining and funny - a fantastic way to see and learn about Gothenburg”
City Sightseeing Stockholm hop-on hop-off red and green bus with audio in English, key stops like Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum, cruise-day options.
“Bus ran very late, driver was extremely rude and unfriendly. Audio was awful in sound and did not sync up with where the bus actually was. Awful experience.”
Use the Go City Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass to visit 25+ attractions, including Universeum and boat tours, with one QR code for 1–5 days.
“It was avery wet day and we only managed to use the app for 2 of the places we wanted to visit. So, I would suggest checking what is covered on here and if it is worth the cost of entrance. As places like Lisberg and World of Volvo are not included.”
A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus loop through Gothenburg with 8 stops, 7-language audio, Wi-Fi, and skyline views.
Paddle Stockholm by sea kayak with a small English group, gliding past City Hall and Gamla Stan; winter tours add drysuits, gloves, and a warm bite.
“Fun way to see some sites around Stockholm and enjoy some time on the water. We had a great guide who told us about the sites once we got to them in the kayaks. Be ready to put in some effort- the kayaking requires significant paddling for a few hours- was very fun and a…”
Guided Stockholm sea-kayak tour with an English guide and optional Midsummer Swedish dinner. Small group, great city views from the water.
“A very good idea how to present the city in unusual but very interesting way. Morgan was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable about all the sights on the way. The tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Stockholm and I would definitely recommend it!”
A small-group 2-hour Stockholm Segway ride with training, helmets, and rain ponchos. See City Hall, Old Town, islands, and viewpoints.
“Great tour through the city. First time on the Segway and it was so very fun! Easy enough to get the hang of - they give you time to practice too, in case you’re nervous :).”
